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Human Generated Data

Title

Bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Fugen Bosatsu) Riding on an Elephant

Date

Kamakura period, circa 1300*

People

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Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hofer, 1959.7

Human Generated Data

Title

Bodhisattva Samantabhadra (Fugen Bosatsu) Riding on an Elephant

Date

Kamakura period, circa 1300*

Classification

Paintings

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hofer, 1959.7

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-04-08

Art 92.5
Worship 74
Archaeology 56

Clarifai
created on 2018-02-10

art 99.3
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painting 98.1
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church 95
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god 94.3
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fresco 93.9
aura 92.2
mosaic 90.6
crown 90.1
antique 89.7
symbol 89.5
Byzantine 89.3
spirituality 88.6
print 87.8
holy 87.6
architecture 85.4

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

mosaic 100
transducer 100
device 54.8
art 51.5
religion 34.1
instrumentality 28.5
church 26.9
tile 26.4
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antique 23.5
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travel 20.4
architecture 20.3
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detail 19.3
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spirituality 18.3
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sculpture 15.3
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Google
created on 2018-02-10

history 81.5
ancient history 75.3
tapestry 71.7
art 70.5
painting 66.3
antique 62.4

Microsoft
created on 2018-02-10

text 98
book 94.4
old 86.3
painting 27.1
stone 3.5

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Painting

Clarifai

Person
Poster
Animal
Clothing
Human face

AWS Rekognition

Painting 92.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2018-02-10

paintings art 77.4%
streetview architecture 13.1%
interior objects 9.2%
nature landscape 0.1%
pets animals 0.1%
food drinks 0.1%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2018-02-10

a painting of a book 55.4%
a painting on the wall 55.3%
an old photo of a painting 55.2%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-04-28

a photograph of a painting of a woman riding a horse

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-30

a painting of a buddha sitting on an elephant

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-05-13 on 2024-12-30

The image depicts an ancient and intricately detailed piece of religious artwork. It shows a serene, seated figure, most likely a bodhisattva or a deity, positioned atop a majestic white elephant. The figure is adorned in rich, ornate robes with detailed patterns and embellishments in subdued golds and reds. The face of the figure is calm and meditative, framed by an elaborate headdress. The composition is surrounded by a series of circular halos, which accentuate the divine or sacred nature of the figure.

The white elephant, a significant symbol in various Eastern religions, is also elaborately decorated with ornamental harnesses and a jewel-encrusted saddle. The elephant stands on a bed of stylized clouds, which add to the ethereal and heavenly atmosphere of the scene.

The painting itself appears to be aged, with visible wear and patina adding to its historical and cultural richness. The background is a dark, almost black, color which helps to highlight the central figures. The borders of the image are decorated with a floral pattern, framing the entire artwork and adding to its visual richness.

Created by gpt-4 on 2024-11-28

This is an image of an ancient painting or thangka, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist form of artwork meant for meditation and teaching. The central figure in the painting appears to be a bodhisattva, a being who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, seated on a white elephant. The bodhisattva is depicted with multiple arms, which commonly indicates the ability to perform various benevolent acts simultaneously and represents the possession of many qualities.

The elephant is adorned with a richly decorated blanket and headpiece, signifying its sacred status. The bodhisattva is also surrounded by a halo, or aureole, which is a symbol of divinity, enlightenment, and spiritual radiance. Detailed ornamentation can be noticed on the clothing and jewelry of the figure, which is typical in religious iconography to denote the subject's significance.

The painting is done on a dark background, and there are clear signs of aging, with visible cracks and color fading, suggesting that the artwork is quite old. The style and iconography of the work suggest it likely comes from the Himalayan region, which includes Tibet, Nepal, and northern India, where Vajrayana Buddhism is practiced and such religious art is common.

Anthropic Claude

Created by claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022 on 2024-12-26

This appears to be a traditional Buddhist religious painting, likely from East Asia (possibly Japanese or Korean). The artwork shows a deity or bodhisattva figure seated on a white elephant. The figure is depicted in traditional Buddhist iconographic style, wearing elaborate robes and a crown, with a halo or mandorla behind them. The color palette is predominantly dark with touches of red, gold, and white. The elephant is portrayed in a formal, stylized manner standing among decorative clouds or mist at the bottom of the composition. The painting appears to be quite old, with some visible wear and aging to the material. There's a decorative border at the top of the painting, and the overall style and composition suggests this is likely from the medieval period. This type of religious artwork would typically have been used for worship or meditation in a temple setting.

Created by claude-3-haiku-20240307 on 2024-11-27

The image depicts a Buddhist deity or bodhisattva figure seated on a lotus throne, surrounded by intricate and ornate decorative elements. The central figure appears to be a female figure with a serene expression, adorned with elaborate garments and jewelry. The background features swirling clouds or mist, creating a sense of spirituality and mysticism. The overall style and imagery suggest this is a traditional Buddhist or East Asian religious painting or artwork.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-26

This appears to be a traditional East Asian religious painting, likely from China, Japan, or Korea. The artwork depicts a Buddhist deity or bodhisattva seated on what appears to be a white elephant. The figure is shown with an ornate halo or mandorla behind them, and is wearing elaborate robes with red and green colors. The painting style is characteristic of medieval Buddhist art, with a dark background and stylized clouds or mist at the bottom of the composition. The artwork appears to be quite old, as evidenced by the worn condition and cracking of the paint. The piece is mounted on what looks like a hanging scroll format, with decorative borders visible at the edges. The use of white, red, and gold pigments stands out against the darker background, creating a sense of divine radiance typical of Buddhist iconography.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-12-24

The image depicts a serene and majestic scene of a deity riding an elephant, set against a richly colored background. The deity is adorned with intricate robes and a crown, exuding an air of wisdom and power. The elephant, with its white skin and red accents, appears strong and gentle, symbolizing the harmony between nature and spirituality.

The background of the image features a deep brown color, which provides a striking contrast to the vibrant hues of the deity's attire and the elephant's decorations. The overall atmosphere of the image conveys a sense of peace and tranquility, inviting the viewer to contemplate the beauty and significance of this sacred scene.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2024-11-23

The image depicts a painting of a woman sitting on top of an elephant, surrounded by a circular halo. The woman is dressed in traditional Asian attire, with a long robe and a headdress. She sits cross-legged on the elephant's back, with her hands resting on her lap. The elephant is white with a long trunk and tusks, and it stands on its hind legs, with its front legs raised in the air. The background of the painting is dark brown, with a lighter brown border around the edges. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility, with the woman and the elephant appearing to be in a state of deep contemplation.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image appears to be a painting of a woman riding an elephant. The woman is sitting on the elephant's back, and she is wearing a crown and a robe. She has her hands in a mudra, which is a symbolic gesture commonly used in Buddhist art. The elephant is depicted as a large, white creature with a red cloth draped over its back. The background of the painting is a dark, cloudy sky, and there are some red and black markings on the top left corner.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-01-04

The image depicts a traditional Asian painting on a brown background, featuring a seated figure on an elephant. The figure is dressed in a white robe and a crown, symbolizing a deity or a revered figure. The elephant is white with a red cloth draped over its back, adding to the regal appearance. The painting has a worn and aged look, with some areas showing signs of fading or discoloration. The overall composition and style suggest a cultural or religious significance, possibly representing a deity or a significant historical figure.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-04-26

This is a painting that appears to depict a deity seated atop a white elephant, all set against a dark, aged background. The top and bottom of the painting have a decorative border featuring an ornate, possibly floral, pattern in shades of gold and brown.

In the upper part of the painting, there are indistinct figures, possibly a crowd, arranged in a semi-circular manner. They are painted in faded colors, suggesting either a deliberate background effect or the natural aging of the painting.

The central figure is a deity with fair skin and a serene expression. They wear an elaborate headdress and are adorned with what appears to be jewelry around the neck and chest. The deity is seated with crossed legs atop a lotus flower, which itself is positioned on the back of a white elephant. A large halo, marked by concentric circles of color, emanates from behind the deity, adding to the spiritual aura.

The elephant is depicted in a stylized manner with curved tusks and decorative trappings, including a saddle cloth and ornate bridle. The painting's style suggests Asian, possibly Buddhist or Hindu, origins.

The lower portion of the painting depicts stylized clouds or waves beneath the elephant, which could symbolize the deity's transcendence over earthly concerns or their ability to traverse the spiritual realm. The overall condition of the painting seems aged, with visible cracks and wear, which lends it an antique and historical feel.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-04-26

Here's a description of the image:

Overall Impression:

The image is a vertical painting, likely a scroll or panel, with a traditional, possibly Buddhist, religious theme. The style suggests it's an older work, potentially historical, due to the color palette and the appearance of age and wear.

Composition:

  • Central Figure: A seated figure of a deity or important religious figure dominates the composition. They appear to be in a meditative or devotional posture, with hands possibly in a mudra. They wear elaborate robes and a crown-like headpiece, indicating high status.
  • Mount: The central figure sits atop a large white elephant. The elephant is positioned in profile, and it stands on a cloud-like base.
  • Background: The background is dominated by a large, faded circular shape, possibly a representation of a halo or symbolic light. Above the figure is a dark space where one may see figures.
  • Color Palette: The colors are muted and aged. Whites, reds, muted greens, browns, and gold tones are visible.

Details and Style:

  • Detail: The painting exhibits a degree of detail, particularly in the depiction of the figure's clothing and the elephant.
  • Age and Wear: The image shows evidence of age with craquelure, which is the network of fine cracks in the paint, and the fading of the colors, it suggests the painting is a historical piece.
  • Borders: The painting has a decorative border along the top and possibly the bottom, suggesting it was originally framed as part of a larger panel or scroll.

Interpretation:

Based on the imagery, this painting is likely a depiction of a Buddhist or other Eastern religious figure, possibly a Bodhisattva or deity. The elephant is a common mount for deities in various traditions. The overall composition, the figure's posture, and the symbols (halo, elephant) point to a religious or devotional purpose.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-04-25

The image depicts a traditional Buddhist thangka painting, which is a type of religious art common in Tibetan Buddhism. The central figure in the painting is a deity seated on a white elephant. The deity is adorned with elaborate jewelry and garments, and is surrounded by a large, ornate halo, signifying divine status. The elephant, also richly decorated, stands on a base of stylized clouds.

The background is dark, possibly to highlight the central figures, and there are intricate patterns and symbols around the deity and the elephant. The top of the painting features a decorative border with floral or geometric designs. The overall style and elements suggest that this painting is used for meditation and spiritual practices, focusing on the attributes and symbolism of the deity depicted. The detailed and vibrant colors, though somewhat faded, indicate the historical and cultural significance of the piece.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-06-26

This image is an ancient painting, likely from East Asia, depicting a bodhisattva figure seated atop a white elephant. The bodhisattva is ornately dressed in traditional attire, adorned with intricate patterns and jewelry, and has a serene expression. The figure is framed by a circular halo, symbolizing enlightenment or divinity. The elephant is also elaborately decorated with a richly patterned saddle and other adornments, and it stands on a cloud-like platform, suggesting a celestial or sacred setting. The painting shows signs of age and wear, with visible cracks and weathering, indicating its historical value. The background is dark, which helps to highlight the figure and the elephant. The overall composition and style suggest that this is a religious or spiritual artwork, possibly used for worship or meditation.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-06-26

This image is a traditional East Asian painting, likely from the Buddhist tradition, depicting a seated figure on the back of a large elephant. The figure is adorned with ornate robes, jewelry, and a headdress, and is encircled by a halo, suggesting divinity or sanctity. The figure's serene expression and the elaborate attire and accessories indicate reverence and importance. The background is dark, which contrasts with the figure and the elephant, drawing attention to them. The elephant is decorated with intricate patterns and symbols, which is common in Buddhist art to symbolize strength, wisdom, and the journey to enlightenment. The painting also includes elements of cloud-like formations at the bottom, which may represent a heavenly or spiritual realm. The overall style and use of color suggest that this is an ancient or historical artwork.